
U175.48 - Víglaš, SK
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haggaeus
N 48° 33.395 E 019° 17.808
34U E 374323 N 5379565
Narrow gauge locomotive placed on display as a monument of Víglaš-Kyslinky railroad.
Waymark Code: WMCY7V
Location: Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia
Date Posted: 10/25/2011
Views: 28
The locomotive stands at the roadside in Víglaš town. There are also some remains of tracks, a passenger car, a freight car for wood transportation and a sign informing about the railroad history.
This narrow gauge railroad was built in 1904-1905 and it served mainly for logging between Polana mountains forests and the lumber yard in Víglaš. It was also used for general public transportation. The railroad was decomissioned in 1975.
Locomotive Type: (required): Steam
 Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
 How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.
 If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed
 If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Not listed

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